Jaroslav Vrchlický

Jaroslav Vrchlický (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjaroslav ˈvr̩xlɪtskiː]; 17 February 1853 – 9 September 1912) was a Czech lyrical poet. He was nominated for the Nobel prize in literature eight times.

Jaroslav Vrchlický
Portrait of Jaroslav Vrchlický by Jan Vilímek
BornEmil Bohuslav Frída
(1853-02-17)17 February 1853
Louny, Austrian Empire
Died9 September 1912(1912-09-09) (aged 59)
Domažlice, Austria-Hungary
Resting placeSlavín
OccupationWriter
NationalityCzech
Alma materCharles University
Notable works
  • Selské ballady (poetry collection)
  • Noc na Karlštejně (play)
SpouseLudmila Podlipská
ChildrenEva Vrchlická
Relatives
  • Bedřich Frida (brother)
  • Božena Fridová (sister-in-law)
  • Sofie Podlipská (mother in law)
  • Myrtil Frída (great-nephew)
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